Never giving up on the chance of a Miracle...

[The transmission comes at a strange hour. Usually when Lion broadcasts something it happens late in the afternoon, after work. Today, however Lion asked for a day off work to take a small walk, and it's early afternoon when this message comes in.

For those in Azalea (or those who recognize the looks of the place behind), Lion is sitting in the outsides of the city. Standing a little to the right there is a Ralts, who looks a little sad if you can tell.

A bit in the distance, a Swablu and a Bagon can be seen playing.]

Good afternoon, Johto, hopefully everyone is doing well.

First of all, for those who knew her, Natsuhi Ushiromiya has returned home.
I want to thank all the people who helped make Mother's time in Johto a good one, and I want to ask those of you who received any of her pokémon, to please take good care of them.

[The Ralts looks a little at the pokégear now, and then at Lion, before sitting. Lion smiles at that, before looking back to the gear.]

In brighter news, we are still in Azalea. Things have been quiet, so I'm planning on having a short excursion to Ilex Forest, sinc I read about some very interesting herbs when I was in Violet, and I know some of them can be found there.

I hope everyone is ready to try some new tea blends. I promise they won't be too terrible.

[At that, the Ralts stands to walk to the pokégear to turn it off. Lion chuckles a little, and pets the pokémon as the transmission ends.]

[Today, we open the video feed to see this: :). Yes, that's a ditto.

After a moment the Ditto moves away, to let the rest of the scene be seen. Lion is sitting under a tree's shade right at the beginning of Route 32. Violet City can be seen close by, so it's clear there is still no intention at all of leaving town. Surprising pretty much nobody.
Sitting on Lion's right side and with several implements for preparing tea, we have a very very focused Riolu. We also have a small fire, and a teapot.
And in the background, attempting to dig a hole, there is a Gible, who doesn't notice a thing about this video feed. There is also a Houndoom running around the woods (which explains the fire), but that one cannot be seen in the video feed.]

Good afternoon, Johto.

When I was in Cherrygrove, I had the good fortune of trying some teas that I hadn't ever tried before. I suppose it's only natural that a different world than my own would also have new and different plants and blends.

[At that, Alyssa the Riolu gets up, running to check on the water being boiled.]

I must admit that I have been a bit selfish. But with all the comments about strange vivid dreams, and all the ominous signals of something big coming to us soon, I though that maybe I could share my little secret with everyone.

I have been reading about the herbs used for tea since I arrived to Violet, and I found that one of them is particularly good as a relaxant, and can help people who have trouble falling asleep or who have nightmares.
There seem to be no secondary effects either, so there won't be chances of suddenly falling asleep during work or training.

If anyone is interested in finding about it, I won't mind to share the information I have, just let me know.


[There is a pause here before Lion resumes the talking, this time with a much more serious expression.]

I would like to also ask everyone to be very careful in the next few days, and if possible to avoid being alone or in the roads. I know those who have been here for longer won't have any trouble recognizing the signals, but I wouldn't like the newer people to end up getting in trouble because of this.

Also, if anyone has any information, I would be really thankful if it could be shared with everyone.


[And now, another smile and a polite nod of the head.] And that should be everything. I hope everyone is doing well, even if the heat may be a little too much.

( Privateeee. )

[See newborn pokémon.
See newborn pokémon run around the room.
Run, newborn pokémon, run.]

Good afternoon Johto!

[Lion is currently sitting on the bed, besides a blanket nest with two identical eggs. Julia, the Hoothoot is still perched on the bedpost, with only one eye open, while a tiny Charmander and a tiny Skarmory are chasing each other all over the room.]

After some waiting, two of the babies have been born. They are quite the active pair, they have been playing for about two hours and it seems they don't have plans on stopping.

The third one appears to be taking his time, however.

Does anyone have any wisdom regarding the raising of newborn pokémon other than the obvious need of love, discipline and attention? I'd like to hear everyone's output on this.

[And it's then that tiny Skarmory starts flying, tiny Charmander falls down while trying to catch him and the transmission cuts when Lion quickly drops the pokégear to go pick the baby up.]